The direction of the rifle shots muffled report was difficult to gauge. In the mountains, its a common expression to say a shot rang out, but gunfire echoes are absent because of the thick vegetation in North Carolinas flatlands.

While Anthony Ng has made his fishing reputation by catching a variety of bottomfish species, he also enjoys fishing for many other types of fish. From swordfish at 80 miles to shad at inland locations, hes one of the top anglers at the central coast. It should come as no surprise that Ng also catches big kings.

When John Rice killed a huge, 12-point non-typical buck on his familys property near Allendale, it was the perfect example of what happens with good land, good wildlife management and good hunting come together.

Even when Tar Heel deer are rutting, a haphazard approach will result in an empty pickup truck.